Money Talks: Dad insists on prenup for son’s marriage, but is he the bad guy?

We all know that money can be a touchy subject, especially when it comes to relationships. But what happens when a father with a comfortable financial situation insists on a prenuptial agreement for his son’s upcoming marriage? This dad is caught in a family feud after requesting his future daughter-in-law to sign a prenup, causing his son and wife to be furious. Let’s dive into the story and see if this dad’s request is reasonable or if he’s crossing the line.

Dad’s financial support for his kids

Generous dad’s contributions

Edit: Jake’s financial dependence

Jake and Tamara’s whirlwind romance

Dad’s prenup request

Jake’s angry response

Wife’s disagreement

Darla’s support

Family tension

Divided opinions

Family Feud: Is Dad’s prenup request out of line? ‍♂️

After generously supporting his children financially, this dad finds himself in a tense situation when he requests a prenuptial agreement for his son’s marriage. His son, Jake, is furious, accusing his dad of being a pessimist and wanting a divorce due to his fiancée’s age. The wife is also against the idea, claiming it’s bad luck and that women are more vulnerable in a divorce. However, the daughter, Darla, stands by her dad’s side, calling Jake unreasonable. With the family divided, is this dad’s prenup request justified or is he crossing a line? Let’s see what people have to say about this dilemma…

Age difference and financial instability raise concerns for commenter.

Father concerned about assets, son engaged at 21 without prenup.

Getting a prenup is like getting insurance. NTA.

Pre-nup debate: Commenter defends dad’s move in one sentence.

Respectful advice for dad insisting on prenup for son’s marriage

Respectful disagreement over prenup decision, move on and respect choice.

Father insists on prenup, comment suggests removing son from will.

Prenups for everyone? Commenter shares divorce regret and advice.

NTA – Prenup for son’s marriage is reasonable, an ounce of prevention.

Why does dad insist on prenup? Commenter questions motives

Age gap and desire for kids may strain marriage, prenup reasonable

Respect your son’s decision on prenup, nothing worth protecting yet

Suggests alternative to prenup, controls wealth distribution.

Prenups are common, not a**hole move. Daughter’s husband signed too.

Son’s decision to ask for prenup, not father’s. YTA for insisting.

Respect boundaries and communicate gently to avoid being the a**hole

Controlling dad wants prenup for son’s marriage. Commenter calls out.

Limited info makes it hard to judge. Control money, not life.

Protecting assets or controlling son? YTA according to comments.

Giving gifts doesn’t give you control. YTA for insisting.

Stay out of it, dad. Let them handle their own affairs.

Prenups are basic planning, not a reflection of relationship strength.

Controlling father demands prenup for son’s marriage, called out by commenter

Having a prenup is like having insurance. NAH for suggesting it.

Prenup is just good financial advice, but does it apply here?

Parental interference in marriage? YTA according to commenters.

Prenup over a car? YTA according to this comment.

User calls out dad for being controlling about prenup.

Prenup debate: NTA for dad’s opinion, but AH if pushy.

NTA suggests setting clear boundaries for monetary involvement in marriage

Protecting your money is important, but forcing a prenup isn’t cool

Father’s prenup request raises questions about gifts vs loans.

Let him make his own decision, he’s old enough

Suggests alternative to prenup: moving assets to trust with strict rules

NTA dad insists on prenup to protect son’s assets

User calls out Tamara for insisting on prenup, no replies.

Tamara is the real MVP ESH except her.

Dad’s prenup demand for son’s marriage – controlling or caring?

Let him make a mistake. YTA for babying your son.

Father wants prenup for son’s marriage, but is he justified?

NTA advises son on prenup, defends decision. Preparing for worst.

Necessary precaution or lack of trust? NTA recommends prenup.

Let him be a man and make his own decisions. ‍ ‍

User thinks dad is the a**hole for pushing prenup.

Respect boundaries: Don’t force prenup, but it’s okay to voice concern

Financially assisting son, but insists on prenup. NTA or ESH?

User criticizes dad’s prenup request for jobless son. No replies.

User thinks dad is TA for insisting on prenup

Logical argument for prenup, but son’s assets are his choice

Gender shouldn’t matter in prenups – NTA comment agrees.

Protecting assets or lack of trust? ‍♀️

Pre-nup not needed if inheritance is untouchable. NAH, but stop pushing.

Father’s prenup demand for son’s marriage deemed controlling. YTA.

Father wants to protect wealth but thinks daughter-in-law is gold digger

Protect your assets without forcing prenup on son.

Dad’s insistence on prenup for financially dependent son is controlling.

Let them make their own decisions, YTA.

Respect your son’s decision on prenup or be the AH

NTA insists on prenup as a rule for inheritance, siblings agree.

Age gap and short relationship raise concerns for commenter.

Don’t help him buy a house. Let them pay rent.

Prenup debate: NAH for asking, rejecting or refusing to fund.

Protecting assets without being controlling, NTA

Protecting future kids’ funds is a valid reason for prenup.

Pre-nup can protect Tamara since she will be the sole breadwinner

Advice for navigating prenup concerns with adult children.

Prenups aren’t just for the wealthy, things change.

Protective dad wants prenup for son, but respects their decision.

To prenup or not to prenup? NAH, but let him decide

Protecting assets is important, NTA suggests fair solution

Protecting assets without being the bad guy

Father seeks prenup for son’s marriage due to financial concerns. NTA.

Protecting assets or being controlling? Reddit weighs in on prenup.

Cutting off financial support for married children – NTA solution

Father insists on prenup for son’s marriage, commenter supports.

Protecting your son’s interests is important, consider local laws ‍

Father insists on prenup for son’s marriage, commenters agree NTA.

Father wants prenup for son’s marriage due to red flags

Son doesn’t own anything, no need for prenup. Consider family trust.

Pre-nup may benefit Tamara more than Jake, what’s her take?